State weighing up options on whether to appeal court ruling in Nulane matter

21 April 2023

The High Court of South Africa, Free State Division, Bloemfontein has granted the application in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act brought by the accused in the Nulane Investment R24.9-million fraud and money laundering matter. DR Limakatso Moorosi was acquitted.

Section 174 states that an accused may be discharged at close of case for prosecution ‘’ If, at the close of the case for the prosecution at any trial, the court is of the opinion that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence referred to in the charge or any offence of which he may be convicted on the charge, it may return a verdict of not guilty’’.

‘’ We will be reflecting on the judgment with a view to determine legal avenues to explore. The outcome of this case has no bearing on our ability to prosecute other state capture cases. We remain resolute in our commitment and ability to vigorously prosecute those responsible for state capture and corruption.’’ says Investigating Director Adv. Andrea Johnson.

The NPA hopes that the legislative process to make the ID a permanent entity with expanded criminal investigative powers will be finalised expeditiously.

Issued by Sindisiwe Seboka, Investigating Directorate, Spokesperson, 21 April 2023